Program Coordinator (Finance)

POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8008
DEPARTMENT: Urban Renewal Authority
LOCATION: SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $45.00 - 52.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 2/23/2025.

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SUMMARY:
Provide technical and general support for Urban Renewal Authority (URA) programs operations, administration, and special projects. Efforts will focus on coordination of programs, projects, and/or special assignments within the URA related to blight mitigation efforts involving real estate and community outreach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Help negotiate agreements with stakeholders, partners, and others.
• Provide technical assistance and analysis on urban planning and infrastructure projects.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement efforts.
• Assist with real estate matters and transactions.
• Attend and participate in URA events including Board of Commissioner meetings and Finance Committee meetings.
• Conduct research, compile and prepare records or reports.
• Develop and maintain data bases.
• Provide administrative and technical support as needed
• Perform economic and financial analysis of proposed programs and/or projects; especially programs and/or projects including public finance components.
• Represent the URA at internal and external meetings as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:
No specific requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge and experience of and with the URA's goals, objectives, and plans, especially the North College Urban Renewal Plan and projects
• Knowledge and experience with urban renewal, and community development.
• Knowledge and experience with urban planning practices and programs.
• Knowledge of principles of project management; ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Knowledge of standard office software including word processing.
• Knowledge and experience with the State of Colorado Urban Renewal Law.
• Superior oral and written communication skills; especially concise report writing and presentation.
• Effective interpersonal skills and experience managing relationships; especially business relationships both within and outside of the organization.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Public/Business Administration, Management or related fields is required. A minimum of two years of urban renewal or community development related background and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Normal physical demands related to office work, including the ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 40 pounds. The position requires the ability to drive and a valid drivers license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office environment.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.SUMMARY:
Provide technical and general support for Urban Renewal Authority (URA) programs operations, administration, and special projects. Efforts will focus on coordination of programs, projects, and/or special assignments within the URA related to blight mitigation efforts involving real estate and community outreach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Help negotiate agreements with stakeholders, partners, and others.Provide technical assistance and analysis on urban planning and infrastructure projects.Participate in community outreach and engagement efforts.Assist with real estate matters and transactions.Attend and participate in URA events including Board of Commissioner meetings and Finance Committee meetings.Conduct research, compile and prepare records or reports.Develop and maintain data bases.Provide administrative and technical support as neededPerform economic and financial analysis of proposed programs and/or projects; especially programs and/or projects including public finance components.Represent the URA at internal and external meetings as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.